Canon Australia has just published an aggressive press release that means to “shut down speculation” from detractors who think specs like 8K video are “a fantasy” that will be characteristically crippled by the camera brand.
When Canon announced the development of the EOS R5, the main response from a majority of photographers and filmmakers was disbelief. IBIS the works in concert with lens stabilization, 20fps with the electronic shutter, 12fps with the mechanical shutter, two card slots, and 8K video recording seemed too good to be true and given Canon’s track record, there was little or no reason to believe all the above could come in one body.
Canon Australia in a press release confirmed three major specs:
- The EOS R5 will be able to shoot 8K 30p at full sensor width.
- All 8K modes the EOS R5 will support Dual Pixel AF.
- The EOS R5 will feature advanced animal AF that will be able to recognize animal eyes, but also the face and body when the eyes are not visible.
The Release reads; “Signaling a new phase of Canon 5-Series imaging and a revolution in the mirrorless full camera category, Canon’s EOS R5 will offer every photographer access to high-quality imaging, cutting-edge 8K movie recording, new approaches to in-body image stabilization, and revolutionary subject detection and tracking performance features.”
Unfortunately, due to supply chain disruptions caused by COVID 19, we may have to wait a little while longer before the camera is officially released; fortunately, it seems the wait will be 100% worth it. Canon is once again set to revolutionize hybrid shooting.
